We're thrilled to announce a special collaboration with the Larrakia Cultural Centre. Together, we're engaging a renowned Larrakia artist, Yvonne Odegaard, to create a breathtaking artwork on the Sandbar wall.
The painted canvas will then be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to support a charity of choice, close to Yvonne’s heart, Starlight Children’s Foundation. These initiatives are crucial in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Larraki, ensuring Larrakia stories, traditions, and art continue to thrive for future generations.
Over the next 8 weeks, you can witness this stunning transformation in real-time. Stop by Sandbar to watch the artwork evolve and be part of this unique artistic journey! Your support and participation not only contribute to a beautiful artistic creation but also to a meaningful cause that enriches our community.
Artist name: Yvonne Odegaard
Artist description: Yvonne Odegaard is a Senior Elder from the Odegaard Cubillo family group. She is Larrakia through her ancestor father, and her three Larrakia Ancestor grandmothers. Yvonne was given permission to create and paint Larrakia art by her father and has been creating and designing art for nearly 30 years. She has been exhibiting her art in a variety of spaces including public art, exhibitions at Larrakia Nation, Vopak Art on the water tank and art at East Arm, and Lyons Art in Park through a partnership with Jumbana. She has exhibited her Mermaid design in a "Sirens" Exhibition and public art at the Water Tower Palmerston Lagoon theme in collaboration with other Larrakia artists. Her most recent art project worked in collaboration with another well-known Darwin artist at Girraween School, ‘Larrakia 7 Gulumoerrigin Seasons’, on 2.4 x 1.2 plywood panels. As part of this project, she spoke to the school about who Larrakia are, the meaning of each season and how important it is to understand our seasons culturally. She taught the school some Larrakia language for the animals, land and sea. Yvonne’s lithographs are in a Larrakia collection in the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT and also in a Larrakia collection in the National Gallery in Canberra. These are just some of the art projects Yvonne has been involved with for over 30 years. She is passionate about keeping Culture alive and strong for future generations to come.
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